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Notes for dads who want to come back better.

Short, honest reads about the hard moments with our kids, and what to say after them. Each one takes about five minutes. Most are written for 10pm, when the house is finally quiet.

Latest articles

6 articles · more every week

after you yell6 min read

“I yelled at my kid. Now what?” A 10-minute repair plan

What to do in the ten minutes after you lose it, minute by minute, and the one word that quietly ruins most apologies.

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dad’s anger7 min read

Why do I get so angry with my kids? (And what’s really going on)

The empty tank, the 6pm crash, stress from elsewhere and old triggers: what’s really behind the explosions, with no shaming.

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siblings6 min read

Sibling fights: how to stop refereeing and start repairing

Why playing judge keeps the fights coming, and how to coach your kids to solve it themselves, even after you’ve joined the shouting.

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screen time6 min read

Screen time battles: how to turn it off without the meltdown

Why ending screens is so hard for kids, five ways to make the switch smoother, and what to do if you already grabbed the tablet.

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bedtime7 min read

Bedtime without blowups: how to end the day close, even after a hard evening

Why bedtime is when so many dads snap, a routine that does the arguing for you, and exactly what to say if you already lost it.

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breaking the cycle8 min read

Breaking your dad’s pattern: how to stop parenting the way you were parented

Why your dad’s voice comes out of you under stress, how to spot your own patterns, and the one habit that changes what your kids inherit.

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